There are nearly 1 million pieces of debris larger than 1 centimeter (0. 4 inch) in near-Earth orbit. As we continue launching spacecraft and telescopes to explore the universe, this debris poses a significant threat of high-speed impact damage.

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-09-eggshells-aluminum-material-significant-space.html)

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